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CFA issues haystack warning

AS THE region experiences spring growth of pastures and crops, the CFA is warning farmers to be cautious when cutting, baling and storing hay. CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said CFA crews responded to 86 haystack fires across the state last...

Ivy Jensen
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COVID fears not addressed by Campaspe Shire Council: report

MULTIPLE concerns of staff members of Campaspe Shire Council were not acted on in relation to protecting them from COVID-19, a report has shown. In an ‘Improvement Notice’ document issued by WorkSafe Victoria on September 2, of which the...

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St Joseph’s ‘Spoonchester’ sparks joy in community

ROCHESTER has had a new group of residents move to town — and here’s the inside scoop. St Joseph’s Primary has welcomed a tribe of decorated spoons to its campus, bringing joy to both students and staff. St Joseph’s deputy principal Jessic...

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Rochester CFA records top-notch response times

YOU CAN count on Rochester CFA to arrive at emergencies on time, every time. The latest emergency response times show the CFA crew responded to 11 ‘‘hazard class three’’ incidents within eight minutes 100 per cent of the time...

Alex Gretgrix
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Coliban digital water meters identify water savings

COLIBAN Water says digital water meters have saved at least 60 megalitres of water and helped central Victorians save more than $100,000. The digital metering program, which was introduced in 2018, has seen more than 25,000 digital data loggers...

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Joe Atley delisted by Port Adelaide

JOE Atley’s AFL career is at the crossroads after he was delisted by Port Adelaide on Thursday. The 22-year-old was one of four players who departed the club before the final game of the season; he was joined by Riley Grundy, Tobin Cox and...

Brayden May
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Calls to ease restrictions on sport in Victoria

Regional Sport Victoria is calling on the Andrews Government to allow all sport — contact and non-contact — for adults as soon as possible. Under the current road map towards COVID-normal, contact sport for those over the age of 18 may...

Brayden May
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Youth Premier League cancelled

The representative pathway for budding cricket stars across Victoria will look different this summer, with the Youth Premier League put on hold. Cricket Victoria’s YPL gives junior cricketers the chance to face each other at a higher level each...

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LBU confident of retaining players in 2021

“As far as retention goes, I’ve spoken to a lot of the list already and at this stage they are staying on,” Collins told Australian Community Medi

Brayden May